Feisty and energetic, Whiptail Dragons pride themselves on their speed and agility. It is not unusual to see several whiptails racing each other. Though fragile, they can easily evade attacks with their superior speed, and often use their long tails as a weapon, giving rise to their name.

Dragons are highly-intelligent reptilian creatures that—from a human perspective, at least—appear to live forever. Many different varieties of dragon exist, each with their own unique qualities, habitats, and behavior. Adolescence in dragons is usually marked by the growth of a hatchling’s wings, although not all breeds of dragons grow wings and some breeds have other traits that indicate the beginning of maturation. In Galsreim, dragons and humans coexist peacefully.

Coachwhip is a small, unusually resilient Whiptail dragon. He is less fragile than most, and is actually quite aggressive. He is always pushing himself to kill bigger prey and prove himself more useful. This backfired once when he tried to take down a large bull elephant. After that, he was accompanied on every hunt by a more experienced dragon. When not hunting, he can usually be found in the elongated Swift Cavern, designed for races.